Harpist Roberta Belson played for the crowd, AmeriCorps volunteers and their high school mentees provided "Rethink Your Drink" materials and water as well as an interactive diabetes presentation. Refreshments, tours and health care information were provided. The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce conducted the ribbon cutting ceremony.

A new wooden Wall of Honor plaque was also unveiled, which will be inaugurated with donations made to MCC in honor of Liz Irwin, Lorel Kay and Betty Smith. All three of these influential women passed within a very short time of each other and had significant roles supporting MCC and its growth. Donations can still be made in honor of these vital community leaders and donor names will added to this commemoration.

Swithenbank Construction and Schlosser, Newberger Architects provided the leadership for the 7,000-square-foot addition. The project was funded by the Affordable Care Act, which is the same legislation that is expanding access to health care for 3 million Californians. This $2.58 million project was primarily completed by local companies and was one of 18 funded in California.